Orkla lifts 2016 revenue 13.7% and EPS 30.2%, proposes NOK 2.60 dividend
Orkla reported 2016 revenue growth of 13.7% and EPS growth of 30.2%, with gains across consumer-goods divisions. The board proposed a NOK 2.60 per share dividend.
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what happened
According to TradingView, Norway's Orkla posted 2016 revenue growth of 13.7% and earnings per share up 30.2%. The increase came from its consumer-goods divisions.
The board proposed a dividend of NOK 2.60 per share and plans to keep investing in branded goods and health-focused products.
why it matters
For markets this is a results report from one large consumer-goods company. Strong profit growth and the proposed dividend will interest investors who follow dividend policy among Norwegian issuers. The effect on the broader market is limited.
market impact
Orkla shares: strong revenue and profit growth plus the proposed dividend support interest in the stock
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- ORK: Revenue rose 13.7%, EPS climbed 30.2%, and a NOK 2.60 dividend was proposed — TradingView, 26 October 2026 at 13:19 UTC
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